Here you can find all of our known methods for acquiring, collecting, storing, diverting, and purifying water.
Table of contents
Acquiring
Well
Description: A hole dug (and often cased) to reach ground water which can include utilizing natural springs.
Benefits:
- Can provide a reliable source of clean water (assuming local water table not contaminated)
Drawbacks:
- Requires large special equipment and crew for drilling the well
- Commonly requires a well pump which are often high power demand
Collecting
Rainwater
Description: Collecting fallen rainwater from roofs and other surfaces.
Benefits:
Drawbacks:
- Should be considered non-potable
Humidity
Description: Using various methods to condense and capture moisture from the air.
Benefits:
Drawbacks: